Concept & choreography: Ligia Lewis / Performance: Andrew Hardwidge / Musical arrangement: George Lewis Jr. (Twin Shadow) / Production management (tour): Hannes Frey (HAU Hebbel am Ufer) / Touring & distribution: Nicole Schuchardt (HAU Hebbel am Ufer)
Ligia Lewis
Sorrow Swag
Part of “A Melancholic Melody / A Will To An End – a Series of Works by Ligia Lewis”
PerformanceDance
60 min.
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“Sorrow Swag” is the first part of Ligia Lewis’ triptych that deals with affect and embodiment, as well as race and representation. Using texts and images derived from mid 20th-century classical theatre to interrogate race, authorship, gender, and grief, it produces an imaginative reformulation. Thinking through the blues, this work disrupts the canonical by means of a radical othering. With live music by Twin Shadow, Lewis and a performer create a hybrid body in a state of flux.
Cast
Dates
- Past
Credits
Production: Ligia Lewis. Funded by: Berliner Senatsverwaltung für Kultur und Europa. Residency support: Human Resources Los Angeles, ADA Studio Berlin, Pieter Space (Los Angeles).
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Location
HAU3
Tempelhofer Ufer 10, 10963 BerlinHAU3 unfortunately is not barrier-free. Access to the theatre is via a stairwell (3rd floor). The use of a lift is possible with prior arrangement. If you need help, please contact our Ticketing & Service team at +49 (0)30 259004-27 or email us at tickets@hebbel-am-ufer.de. Wheelchair users are also kindly requested to register their attendance at least one day before the performance.
Thank you for your understanding.
